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Leitrim councillors to grill ESB over storm damage
Thousands of homes, farms and businesses were left without power for over three weeks following Storm Éowyn, while fallen trees impacted power lines across the county, making a number of regional and local routes impossible.
Jan 23, 2026 13:34
Leitrim facing long recovery from Storm Éowyn devastation
Earlier this week, Coillte confirmed forest clean-up operations will continue until at least mid-2027
Jan 23, 2026 13:23
'Absolutely fantastic news' - Minister on Aldi's green light for Boyle
The council has finally now granted permission, involving a supermarket and the refurbishment of five houses on St Patrick Street.
Jan 23, 2026 13:16
'At least 10 massive turbines' planned for south Roscommon, meeting hears
The Cornafulla Wind Farm is a joint venture between Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables.
Jan 23, 2026 13:03
Man jailed for role in botched Athlone robbery
He pleaded guilty to the aggravated burglary, during which he shouted an expletive followed by the words "wrong house."
Jan 23, 2026 12:32
Planning granted for Aldi in Boyle
Roscommon County Council has granted planning permission, subject to 36 conditions.
Jan 23, 2026 09:38
Roscommon businesses didn't pay €1.1m in rates last year
Businesses were due to pay almost €13.2 million in 2025 - but just over €12 million was collected.
Jan 23, 2026 09:10
Over 3,000 connections in Leitrim to state's broadband network
There are now over 10,000 premises that can now pre-order or order high-speed broadband across the county, including Carrigallen, Manorhamilton and Keshcarrigan.
Jan 23, 2026 08:12
Dáil hears of need for 24/7 rapid-response vehicle in Roscommon
Currently, it is not available to the public on Mondays from 8pm to 8am because the overtime which used to keep it in function is no longer being paid.
Jan 23, 2026 07:37
No funding commitment for new Roscommon psychiatric unit
In December, it was revealed a design team will be appointed by March to begin planning a new 50-bed acute inpatient psychiatric unit in Roscommon.
Jan 23, 2026 07:19
Hopes public can attend new partnership meetings
Castlerea Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice was elected as chairperson at their first meeting in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon last night.
Jan 22, 2026 17:28
Local TD disappointed with non-commitment of Minister
Norma Foley visited Attic House - the planned building for the centre.
Jan 22, 2026 17:27
CPR information event in Athlone on January 31
The Athlone Emergency Defibrillator Group are holding the event on Saturday the 31st of January in the Golden Island Shopping Centre.
Jan 22, 2026 14:20
Roscommon's Farming Rathcroghan Project to close down
The award-winning initiative has supported 90 farmers in managing more than 260 archaeological sites over the past eight years.
Jan 22, 2026 14:14Shannonside Newsletter
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